SANJU TOURS

27/09/2025

Negombo is located a short distance from Bandaranaike International Airport, and is one of the first or last stops for many tourists in Sri Lanka. The city is famous for its long sandy beaches, making it a popular destination for relaxation, water sports, and seafood. Historical records indicate that the Negombo Port played a key role in the cinnamon trade during both the Portuguese and Dutch colonial periods. The city is also famous for its fish market (Lellama), one of the largest in Sri Lanka, where visitors can experience the lively daily life of local fishermen. In addition, Negombo is home to scenic lagoon areas filled with birdlife and mangroves, perfect for boating. During your trip to Negombo, you can explore the following attractions:
Negombo Beach, Negombo Fish Market (Lellama), Negombo Lagoon, Dutch and Hamilton Canals, St. Mary's Church, Angurukaramulla Temple, Dutch Fort, and Muthurajawela Marsh.
In addition to all this, for your evening entertainment, visit the local cafes and bars that offer a relaxed vibe. Popular spots include Lord's, Sherry Land and Rodeo, which often feature live local bands.

07/06/2024

UNESCO World Heritage Site - Sacred City of Anuradhapura
Located in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, the ancient city of Anuradhapura is one of the most historically important places on the island. It served as the capital of Sri Lanka for over a millennium from the 4th century BC to the 11th century AD. Anuradhapura was the political and religious center of Sri Lanka for centuries. It was a thriving center of Buddhism, trade and culture and the ancient city of Anuradhapura stands as a testament to Sri Lanka's ancient civilization and its enduring Buddhist heritage. Anuradhapura was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 in recognition of its cultural importance.
Even today Anuradhapura is a major sacred place for all Buddhists around the world. And also is dotted with impressive stupas (dagobas) monasteries, and monuments. The ancient city is home to numerous archaeological sites, including palaces, temples, monasteries, and ceremonial platforms.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Is a sacred Bo tree that stands in the Mahamewna Gardens in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This makes it one of the oldest documented trees in the world with a known planting date, around 288 BCE.
The most famous being the Ruwanwelisaya, Samadhi Buddha, Moonstone, Gurdstone, Jetavanaramaya, Thuparamaya, Lankaramaya, Isurumuniya Temple and Abhayagiri Dagaba. These stupas were constructed to enshrine relics of the Buddha and are architectural marvels, showcasing the advanced engineering and craftsmanship of ancient Sri Lankan civilization.
Anuradhapura features a sophisticated irrigation system with several large reservoirs (tanks) such as the Basawakkulama, Tissa Wewa and Abhaya Wewa, which were built to supply water for agriculture and domestic use. These reservoirs are not only functional but also serve as scenic attractions.
Also the Twin Pond and the Elephant Pond along with the old temples reflect the meticulous engineering and architecture of the ancient Sinhalese.
The city of Anuradhapura attracts all visitors from all over the world who come to explore its rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance.

12/05/2023

Kumara Pond - Polonnaruwa
According to Choolawansha (Culavamsa), 'Shila Pokkharani', The royal pond is said to have been created by the King Parakramabahu ( 1153-1186), during the Polonnaru regon nine centuries ago. 44 feet in length and 38 feet in width, this Kumara Pond has three stages that gradually rise from the bottom. From the Palace Complex, passing the Royal Court of King Parakramabahu and eastern boundary lies outside the wall and in the plain between the moat. Built for the swiming/ bathing of royalty at that time, this Kumara Pond is completely made of black stone and to enter the place one has to go down of steps to a plain below the inner city. It is believed that this may have been a part of King Parakramabahu Royal Garden name 'Nandana Uyana'. The water is supplied to the pond by dragon-carved stone pillars in the moat located in the palace, and there is also a stone in middle at the bottom of the pond with a lotus flower design.
The place called 'Salu-Mandapaya' decorated by moon-stone, balustrades and stone carving is located near the pond. The place is considered to be the place where the clothes and jewels of the royals who came to bathe were kept safe. Also, there are also the remains of a toilet reserved for the royals who come to bathe in the place.

21/07/2022

Watching Birds in Sri Lanka
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There are 34 endemic bird species - a very high density of endemics given the size of the country. Birds are surprisingly tame whether they are in a national park or in an urban setting. Many bird photographers remark on how easy it is to take pictures of the birds. Even birds that are familiar worldwide, such as many waders, present better photographic opportunities in Sri Lanka than they do in other parts of the world. On the moderately sized island that is Sri Lanka, the birding sites are highly varied, including lush lowland rainforests, cloud forests, Elephant and Leopard rich dry lowlands, wetlands and coastlines. The roads and accommodation infrastructure are good, and there is a mature tourists industry with English spoken widely in cities and even in remote areas. There are a member of specialized wildlife and birding tour companies catering for both local and foreign birders. A good variety of natural history publication on Sri Lanka is available for reference.

Excerpted from A Naturalist's Guide to the
BIRDS OF SRI LANKA
Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

21/06/2022

COFFEE CULTIVATION IN SRI LANKAN
The history of the coffee industry in Sri Lanka dates back to the 17 centuries. The first coffee variety, Name "Arabica" was introduced by, a group of Muslim pilgrims, who went across India. Later, in 1740, The Dutch Governor Baron von Imhoff and his delegation started coffee cultivation in Ceylon, but it has failed.

10/06/2022

According to the chronicles and commentaries of the Mahavamsa, about 700 people with Immoral behavior, including Vijaya, deported from that land and Caught in a storm and floated to Thammennawa (Present day Mannar). He then, along with Princess Kuveni, destroyed the Yakkha tribe (People Who lived here at that time) and The first monarchy (King Vijaya) was established in Sri Lanka.

04/06/2022

According to ancient chronicles and the Mahavamsa, the kingdom of Sri Lanka began with Prince Vijaya and ended with King Sri Vikrama Rajasinghe in the Kandyan period.

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23/05/2022

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Located close to the equator, Sri Lanka is an island in the Indian Ocean, located of north latitude 5 55 - 9 51 and east longitude 79 42 - 81 52. It covers an area of 65525 square kilometers. A beautiful tropical island, Sri Lanka has a history of over two thousand years. Sri Lanka, a multi-ethnic, multi-religious country, is a land rich in cultural heritage and rich in natural beauty due to the introduction of Buddhism by Arahant Mahinda, the son of Emperor Ashoka the Great of India. Sri Lanka has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including landscapes, ancient sites, beautiful beaches and cultural heritage that any tourist will love.
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14/04/2022

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10/04/2022

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KNUCKLES MOUNTAIN RANGE
Knuckles Central is located in the districts of Sri Lanka, Matale and Kandy.
Knuckles Forest covers an area of 21,000 hectares (81.06 sq mi) in the Kandy and Matale districts of the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
The high mountains are also known as the Dumbara Range as it is almost constantly covered with the fog, the western slope is also known as the Bata Dandu Kanda as it is covered with battali.
There are many large russet trees and the whole forest is covered with plants. There is intense bio and plant diversity, and also be heavy winds and fog. More than 34% of the endemic trees, shrubs and herbs of Sri Lanka are found in this range. The Knuckles Conservation Forest was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010 as part of the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka.
These mountains are intertwined due to the cluster nature of the Knuckles Mountain range. A mountain range can be seen from a distance look like the "Knuckles" of a bent hand and there for the name "Knuckles" is believed to have been said by foreigners. The Dumbara Range, which covers the central hills, consists of about 35 peaks, including Gombaniya, Kirigalpotta, Lakegala, Yahangala and Thunhisgala. The highest point is Gombani mountain at an altitude of 1906 m.
Knuckles is a very rich ecosystem with water resources as it is feed by southwest monsoon winds as well as northeast monsoon winds. The main water flow that start from here are Teligamu Oya, Maha Oya and Hin Gaga.
This place is an eco-friendly paradise and nature lovers can experience here many of the climatic conditions prevailing in Sri Lanka.

05/04/2022

BEAUTIFUL SRI LANKA

Explore Sigiriya | Explain to your client.Sigiriya, It is also known as the Lion Rock. One of the most interesting culture site in Sri Lanka, This UNESCO Wor...